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MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Labor Day ot everyone
The agency will reopen regularly on Monday, May 4th
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that the agency will be closed tomorrow, May 1st, for Labor Day.News publication will resume on Monday the 4th.The management and editorial... more
AerospaceAvio SpA: new BoD; Giulio Ranzo CEO and General Manager
During its first meeting of the Board of Directors
The first meeting of the Board of Directors of Avio SpA – appointed on April 28, 2026 by the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Avio – was held yesterday, chaired by Roberto Italia, Chairman of the Board... more
AirlineseasyJet and RR complete 100% hydrogen aero engine test
Advancing sustainable flight technology
easyJet and Rolls-Royce have yesterday announced the successful completion of a major testing milestone using hydrogen as an aviation fuel, marking a significant step in efforts to reduce aviation emissions.In... more
AirlinesNeats 3 platform for MRV of effects non‑CO2
Safety and operating management of data towards European authorities
EUROCONTROL, in partnership with the European Commission, has released the third version of the Non-CO₂ Aviation Effects Tracking System (NEATS), marking a significant milestone in the monitoring, reporting a... more
AirportsAircraft. Cargo transport under pressure: geopolitics and rising fuel prices
Gulf Hub closures: capacity reductions, reallocations, and impact on operating margins
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), fell by 4.8% compared to March... more
AirlinesIATA: jet fuel rationing threat puts airlines under pressure
Its prices and Gulf closures threaten capacity and connections for the Summer season
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2026 global passenger demand: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 2.1% compared to March 2025.... more
AerospaceAvio SpA: ordinary shareholders' meeting approved statement 2025
Appointment of new corporate bodies for the 2026-2028 term
The ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Avio SpA was held yesterday under the chairmanship of Roberto Italia. The Shareholders’ Meeting adopted the following resolutions:Approval of 2025 financial statements and... more
AirportsLeonardo realizes Cross Belt technology for Hamburg Airport
The project, for the three-year period 2026–2029, will improve operations at T1
Leonardo continues to expand its presence in the airport automation sector with the award of a contract for the refurbishment and expansion of the baggage handling system at Hamburg Airport, a major international... more
AirlinesEuropean regional airports under pressure for the energy crisis
High jet fuel prices, reduced services and use of incentives to retain air carriers
The annual ACI EUROPE Regional Airports Conference & Exhibition is today bringing Europe’s regional aviation community together in Turin, hosted by Turin Airport. The event takes place as the aviation e... more
AirportsICAO and AFDB join to modernize the African aviation
Technical-financial cooperation for infrastructures, safety and decarbonization
Icao (International Civil Aviation Organization), African Development Bank commit to enhancing air connectivity through joint projects. The development of air transport across Africa is set to accelerate... more
AirlinesTurin Airport: growth potential and future fragility
Andorno (SAGAT): cost competitiveness and request to eliminate the municipal surcharge
Yet, regional airports are part of Europe’s critical infrastructure, as set out by Andrea Andorno, CEO of Torino Airport and Chair of the ACI EUROPE Regional Airports Forum at its 17th edition in Turin: “Considering that... more
AirlinesJoby starts tests eVtol in New York with support by Toyota
Demo flights with crew to validate operating integration; passeggeri previsti H2
Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced the completion of the first-ever point-to-point electric Vertical Rakeoff and Landing (eVTOL) air... more
AirlinesEmbraer, TKMS, and the Brazilian MoD sign MoU to expand the Tamandaré program
A second batch of four additional vessels
Embraer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Defense of Brazil and TKMS with a view to the construction of a second batch of four Tamandaré-class frigates. The signing took... more
AirlinesA-321XLR aircraft delivered to Air Canada
The first of 30 units for the carrier
The first of 30 A-321XLR airplanes for Canada’s flag carrier Air Canada, has been delivered. The aircraft is on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital. The delivery marks a significant milestone in the airline’s fle... more
AerospaceAvio: new launch date flight VV29
Completed investigations into the technical issue
Following the completion of the investigations into the technical issue identified on a subsystem component production line after VV29 launcher integration (see AVIONEWS), a new launch date has been set... more
AirlinesThe CJ EU upholds the annulment of the EC’s decision to approve Germany’s recapitalisation of Lufthansa
Amounting to € 6 billion, during the COVID-19 pandemic
On 12 June 2020, Germany notified the European Commission of a planned individual aid measure, in the form of a recapitalisation of €6 billion, granted to Deutsche Lufthansa AG (‘Lufthansa’). The recap... more
AirlinesITA Airways to save fuel and reduce emissions in 2026
Thanks to AI-powered tool
AI-based climb profile optimization will help ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier, to reduce fuel consumption. The airline has already achieved substantial reductions and is on track to deliver more t... more
AirlinesThe first landing at T3 at Frankfurt Airport
The airplane operated by China Southern Airlines
The first plane to be welcomed at Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3 (see AVIONEWS) flight CZ8021 from Shenyang, operated by China Southern Airlines – arrived on the morning of April 23 at 5:25 am. The... more
AirlinesFrankfurt opens T3: expanded capacity in a critical framework
Rising costs, post-pandemic delays, and high fuel prices are complicating the rollout process
Today (April 22), Fraport officially opened the new state-of-the-art Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport with a ceremony attended by more than 400 invited guests from government, business, and the aviation... more
Civil aviationShareholders' meeting of Enav SpA: publication of the three lists of candidates for the appointment of the BoD
By MeF, by shareholders and by Inarcassa
With reference to the Shareholders’ Meeting of ENAV SpA, convened in ordinary session in a single call for May 14, 2026, to resolve, among other things, on the appointment of the members of the Board o... more
AirlinesEurope’s airports welcome the European Commission’s plan to address the energy crisis
EU Fuel Observatory and immediate coordination with States, fuel supplier, airlines and airports
Europe’s airports today welcomed AccelerateEU, the European Commission’s dynamic response plan to the energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East.The plan outlines a series of critical mea... more
AirlinesUnited cuts 2026 estimates due to high fuel costs, solid profit
Revenues and EPS above estimates, air carrier focuses on growth and operational resilience
United Airlines (UAL) reported a first-quarter profit, delivering first-quarter pre-tax earnings of $0.9 billion, with a pre-tax margin of 6.0%, up 2.3 points year-over-year. United delivered adjusted... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group optimises flight offering in Summer across all six hubs
Reductions through October affect 20,000 flights, resulting in jet fuel savings of more than 40,000 metric tons
The cancellation of flights previously operated by Lufthansa CityLine (see AVIONEWS) reduces Lufthansa Group's Summer capacity by one percent of Available Seat Kilometers (ASK). In total, 20,000 short-haul... more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines purchases other six B-787/9 airplanes
The carrier fully exercises commitments from its 2023 order
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced the purchase of six 787 Dreamliner aircraft as the carrier fully exercises commitments from its 2023 landmark order. The airline will use the jets to expand its... more
AirlinesITA Airways closed its first aircraft Finance Lease for 2 A-330/900 airplanes
They are powered by RR Trent 7000 engines
In December 2025 and April 2026, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank closed for ITA Airways, Italy’s reference carrier, its inaugural aircraft Finance Lease transaction. The deal is for two A-... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: signed agreement to develop new telecommunications satellite
Dedicated to the Polish Ministry of Defense
Thales Alenia Space, a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), yesterday announced the signing of an industrial cooperation agreement with RADMOR and Airbus Defence and Space, to develop... more
HelicoptersAirbus and partners sign contract
For NH-90 Block 2 helicopter architecture study
The NATO agency in charge of the NH-90 programme, NAHEMA, has signed a contract with NHIndustries (a consortium between Airbus, Leonardo and GKN Aerospace) to launch the NH90 Block 2 architecture study.... more
AirlinesThe pantouflage in the civil aviation sector
Conflict of interest, three-year ban and compliance tools for the Enac–ITA transition
The pantouflage phenomenon frequently resurfaces when institutional figures who have exercised regulatory powers transfer to companies subject to that control.The case of the move of a member of Italian... more
AirlinesPublic appointments: the Terna case
Golden pay and public responsibility in subsidiaries
Public appointments: the Terna case Recently the list of candidates to lead Terna for the 26/29 three-year period was filed. The outgoing CEO, Giuseppina di Foggia, we recall the only woman at the top... more
DefenseIndra Land Vehicles and Idv (Leonardo): agreement for combat vehicle
For a new Spanish Marine Infrantry; 34 Superav 8x8 platforms
Indra Land Vehicles and IDV, a Leonardo Company, have reached a strategic agreement that forms the basis for delivering the new Marine Infantry Amphibious Combat Vehicle (VACIM), as requested by the Spanish... more
AirlinesEU: no structural shortage of aviation fuel
Brussels coordinates with the IEA and Member States to ensure logistical continuity
No signals of a structural fuel shortage that could translate into large-scale flight cancellations have emerged, a European Commission spokeswoman said during the briefing with journalists. The EU executive... more
AirlinesIATA's alarm: statement on potential jet fuel shortages
Autorità ed operatori sollecitati a piani d'emergenza per rafforzare la catena logistica
Willie Walsh, IATA (International Air Transport Association)'s Director General declared in a statement on potential jet fuel shortage that: “The IEA's assessment of potential jet fuel shortages is so... more
AirlinesITA Airways and Volotea strengthen their strategic partnership
New bilateral code-share agreement: enhanced connectivity between Italy and Europe
Volotea, the airline connecting small and medium-sized European cities, and ITA Airways, Italy’s flagship carrier, announce the launch of their bilateral code-share agreement, effective April 15, 2026. T... more
Finance and economyLeonardo Shareholders’ Meeting: published the slates of candidates for the renewal of the BoD
Scheduled for May 7, 2026, in single call
With reference to the forthcoming Leonardo's Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting, scheduled for May 7, 2026, in single call to deliberate, among other matters, on the renewal of the Board of Directors (composed,... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group accelerates strategy implementation: removal of CityLine, stop to flights and services reduction
Increased kerosene prices, and union protests push reorganization and crew transfer
In view of significantly increased kerosene prices, which have more than doubled compared to the period before the Iran war, as well as rising additional burdens from labor disputes, the implementation... more
AirlinesITA Airways celebrates Made in Italy National Day
It has launched a dedicated campaign
ITA Airways celebrates today the “Made in Italy National Day", an occasion dedicated to promoting the goods and services that embody Italian identity, quality, and craftsmanship around the world. This d... more
IndustryH55 selects Safran to supply the electric propulsion unit
For the Bristell B23 Energic aircraft
Safran Electrical & Power and H55 have signed an agreement to integrate the Safran ENGINeUS electric motor into the H55 electric propulsion system, powering the fully electric Bristell B23 Energic aircraft.... more
AirlinesAci Europe- A4E: EES disruptions on first day of full operations
Affirm yet again the immediate need for flexibility
Airports and airlines in the last days called on the European Commission and EU Member States to immediately introduce additional flexibility in the operation of the Schengen Entry Exit System (EES), as... more
AirlinesITA Airways accompanies Pope Leo XIV on His Apostolic Journey to Africa (April 13-23)
Departure from Fiumicino next Monday aboard the A-330neo airplane
ITA Airways, the Italian reference carrier, will accompany Pope Leo XIV on his Apostolic Journey to the African continent.The flight carrying the Holy Father will depart on April 13 at 8:00 am from Rome-Fiumicino,... more
Aerospacee-Geos and Veng: agreement for the global distribution Saocom satellite data
A multi-year cooperation, marketing contract with an Argentine company
e-GEOS, a joint-venture between the Italian Space Agency (20%) and Telespazio (80%), part of the Leonardo Group, has entered into a multi-year cooperation, marketing and distribution agreement with VENG,... more
Finance and economyLeonardo, Shareholders’ Meeting: filing of Remuneration Report
At the Company’s head office, on its website
With reference to the Shareholders’ Meeting of Leonardo (see AVIONEWS), convened in Ordinary session on 7 May 2026 (in single call), Leonardo hereby informs that is available to the public at the Company’s hea... more
Civil aviationVietnam Helicopter Corporation orders H-225 aircraft
And it bolsters off-shore operations
The Vietnam Helicopter Corporation (VNH)’s subsidiaries, Southern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH South) and Northern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH North), have placed an order for three H-225 helicopters, t... more
AerospaceAvio: flight VV29 launch postponement
Due to a technical issue
The launch of the Smile satellite has been postponed, due to a technical issue occurred on a subsystem component production line after VV29 launcher integration.Additional investigations are needed to... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes everyone a Happy Easter
The agency will reopen next Tuesday, April 7
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that the agency will be closed on Monday, April 6, Easter Monday.The diffusion of news will resume next Tuesday, April 7.The management... more
AirlinesITA Airways: completely redesigned app and website
New Digital Solutions Enhancing Customer Experience
ITA Airways is renewing its digital offering with a new website and a new mobile app, available for download or update by all customers. Both digital channels have been developed on Lufthansa Group’s t... more
Airlines100 years of Lufthansa: anniversary flight lands in Cologne/Bonn
A-350 aircraft in special livery follows route from Berlin to the Rhineland
100 years of aviation history on the approach: on Easter Monday (6 April), Cologne-Bonn Airport is expecting a special guest. To mark the 100th anniversary of Lufthansa’s founding, an A-350/900 airplane i... more
AirlinesAirbus unveils Skywise subsidiary
Integrating Navblue and Skywise digital services solutions
Airbus is accelerating its digital transformation with the launch of Skywise, a new wholly owned subsidiary merging Skywise digital solutions and Navblue solutions into a single entity. This is designed... more
AirlinesStar Alliance welcomed from today the Italy’s flag carrier
It is the 26th airline in the the network
Star Alliance (SA) welcomed today Italy’s flag carrier, further enabling seamless journeys for customers worldwide.SA officially welcomed ITA Airways as its newest member, marking the completion ofthe I... more
AirlinesIATA: air passenger demand grows 6.1% in February
Fuel increases and limit of capacity cut results in March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2026 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK),... more
Civil aviationFirst demo flight by uncrewed "Bird of Prey" interceptor aircraft
It autonomously engages kamikaze drone with Frankenburg missile
The Airbus "Bird of Prey" interceptor drone successfully completed its first demonstration flight at a military training area in northern Germany. In a realistic mission scenario, it autonomously searched,... more